Velvet Sessions, the monthly cocktail party-lobby concert held at Universal’s Hard Rock Hotel, may start moving around the calendar.

The traditional concert dates -- the last Thursday of each month -- may now drift, says Molly Ford, whose title at the hotel is vibe manager.

“This is simply to give us more flexibility to book great bands for the unique, intimate venue that we have,” she said.

But the first two Velvet Sessions of the year will fall on the usual dates. Howard Jones (“No One Is to Blame,” “Things Can Only Get Better”) plays on Feb. 23, and reggae band Wailers (“Get Up, Stand Up,” “One Love”) will be there on March 30. There was no Velvet Sessions event in January.

“At all Hard Rock Hotels, music is really our differentiator and the commitment to music events is stronger than ever,” she said. In 2016, it played host to more than 500 music events, she said, including Velvet Sessions, Velvet Unplugged, live poolside music, lobby DJ and “curated music playlists” during the Wine Riffs dinners.

Velvet Sessions launched at the hotel in 2001. Performers for Velvet Sessions are more well-known artists, while Velvet Unplugged features up-and-coming artists who “already have a solid fan base,” Ford said.

Ticket prices will vary during the year, she said, but tickets for Jones are selling for $29 online ($35 at the door). Admission includes select specialty drinks, finger foods and valet parking. There is also a VIP option with special viewing area and dedicated bar that sells for $50.